Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
yeshivas	16	16
yeshivot	16	16
yeshivoth	19	19
yessed	9	9
yesses	8	8
yessing	12	12
yessir	8	8
yessiree	10	10
yessum	12	12
yester	8	8
yesterday	14	14
yesterdays	15	15
yestern	10	10
yesternight	18	18
yesternights	19	19
yesteryear	14	14
yesteryears	15	15
yestreen	11	11
yestreens	12	12
yet	5	5
yeti	6	6
yetis	7	7
yett	6	6
yetts	7	7
yeuk	11	11